Information Technology

Riverside's information technology and management capabilities range from real-time hydrometeorological data network design and instrumentation, data communications and database management systems, and system integration, to flood forecasting and flood inundation mapping for disaster management, geospatial information systems (including geographic information systems (GIS) and remote sensing technologies), and Decision Support Systems, including dissemination of data, analysis, and flood warning information via the Internet for policy and decision makers, and the general public.

Riverside uses geospatial information technologies for collecting, presenting and analyzing data at the appropriate spatial and temporal scales, providing customized tools for many applications. Riverside applies its systems integration expertise to water management analysis and feasibility studies, and system data needs and component assessments. To provide a framework for a variety of decision support models, Riverside designs and develops well-documented, user-friendly relational upgradable and expandable database systems. Riverside is proficient in designing and implementing conventional and state-of-the-art, real-time data monitoring networks, many of which are operating in areas of extreme climatic conditions.